Mumbai, July 29 -- BJP MLC Parinay Fuke emphasised the importance of balancing personal expression with professional responsibilities regarding the newly issued guidelines by the Maharashtra government that aims to regulate social media use among government employees.

On Tuesday, the Maharashtra government had issued new social media usage guidelines for its employees, warning that disciplinary action will be taken against anyone violating the new rules in order to curb any potential dissemination of confidential information.

BJP MLC Fuke urged all employees to comply with the new directives.

"The government employees had been misusing the social media platforms for self-glorification. They were misusing government houses, uniforms and...